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VO09 ZYJ

2009 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,578 mi
Last recorded72,578 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 ZYJ
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 72,578 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Outer BOTH OUTERSILLS COVERED HEAVILY WITH UNDERSEAL

Rear AXLE CORRODED [ NOT WEEKENED ]

Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,571 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sill covered in underseal

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 68,711 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 61,333 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 61,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 51,574 miles

unable to open boot from outside test carried out at customers request

Fail 12 May 2016 51,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

unable to open boot from outside test carried out at customers request

Pass 18 May 2015 46,608 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 34,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,828 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,172 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 19,587 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,587 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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VO09 ZYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO09 ZYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO09 ZYJ registered?

VO09 ZYJ is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is VO09 ZYJ safe to buy?

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